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From December 1 until April 1, 2014, the DuBois Area Historical Society will be open by appointment only. For additional information, or to make an appointment fto visit telephone (814) 371-9006.

Barns, Murder Books Now Available

The DuBois Area Historical Society now has on sale, two new published books of local history: The Pennsylvania Barn Scrapbook Volume I – The ABC’s of the Timber Framed Barnby Clair Kriner for $21.20; and Elk County Murders & Mysterious Deaths Volume I for $26.45 by James T. Baumgratz. Further details can be found in the news section below.

The Best Of Reflections Available For Purchase

“The Best of Reflections” by Jason S. Gray Sr. is now available for purchase at the DuBois Area Historical Society. The cost per copy is $10 with the proceeds evenly split between the DuBois Area Historical Society and the DuBois YMCA.

2019 Calendar Focuses On DuBois Brewing

The 2019 DuBois Area Historical Society calendar is now on sale. The 2019 calendar has a theme of “Remembering DuBois Brewing” and features 15 photographs and information about the DuBois Brewing Company an importance business from 1896-1972. In addition to the DuBois Area Historical Society museum, calendars are available for purchase at ACE Hardware, Way Office Plus, Rosie’s Book Store, Peaceable Kingdom, Parkview Community Center, and Curves in DuBois. The cost is $5 and it makes an excellent gift.

"Sabula Timeless . . . " Available For Purchase

“Sabula Lake Timeless . . .” by Dr. Anju Jolly is now available for purchase at the DuBois Area Historical Society. The book sells for $20 plus $1.20 tax. All mail orders require a $5 postage fee. The book is a history of the Sabula Lake area and is packed with pictures from Sabula’s early days into the 21st Century. To purchase “Sabula Lake Timeless . . .” visit the DuBois Area Historical Society or call 814-371-9006.

Use AmazonSmile and Help the Society

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To shop at AmazonSmile go to smile.amazon.com from a web browser or click on any of the links in this article. Each purchase can help the programs of the DuBois Area Historical Society, Inc.

Membership Dues

2018 membership dues for The DuBois Area Historical Society are now due. Except for lifetime members, all those who have not paid 2018 dues will not receive a newsletter after the one sent in May. A single membership for those under 55 years of age is $10; family membership $15; and lifetime membership is $100. Due for senior citizens over age 55 and students over the age of 18 is $5. Students under the age of 18 may join for $2.

"The Hills of Home" Available Again

The DuBois Area Historical Society recently received copies of “The Hills of Home” written by Jennie Dixon. The book was reprinted by popular demand. “The Hills of Home” is a history of the Sabula, Hickory, and Winterburn areas during the logging era.

This hard cover book is for sale at the DuBois Area Historical Society. The cost is $50 plus $8, which includes $3 tax and $5 for shipping and handling. You can place your order by sending your check to DuBois Area Historical Society, P.O. Box 401, DuBois, PA 15801 or stop in at the Historical Society located at 30 W. Long Ave. on Tuesday or Wednesday between the hours of 10 and 4. For more information, please call 814-371-9006.

FIRST DAY AIR MAIL COVERS AVAILABLE

Seventy-five years ago, DuBois and Clearfield County were part of history. May 14, 1939, DuBois and Clearfield were both stops on the newly conceived air mail pickup route, one where the planes did not land, but snagged the mail while in flight. A replication of the inaugural flight was held on May 17, 2014, between Clearfield and DuBois. Stamped first day covers from the May 17, 2014, flight are now available from the DuBois Area Historical Society at a cost of $2.50 per first day cover. Contact the Society for ordering information.

CHRISTMAS ORNAMENT NOW AVAILABLE

The DuBois Area Historical Society is selling Christmas ornaments featuring the museum on Long Avenue, the Society logo and founding date. For more information click here.